Support Groups in K7L
Gentle Online Yoga for Anxiety Relief explores simple, effective, user-friendly practices to feel good in your body, mind and heart. Suitable for most ages and abilities, and meant as a compliment to, not as a replacement for your current medical ...
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Hosted by Cheryl Storey Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, ON K7L
Gentle Online Yoga for Anxiety Relief explores simple, effective, user-friendly practices to feel good in your body, mind and heart. Suitable for most ages and abilities, and meant as a compliment to, not as a replacement for your current medical ...
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Hosted by Sex Therapy Kingston | Dr. Jenn Bossio
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, ON K7L
**This group is currently on hold. A "here and now" process therapy group that provides an opportunity for members to support each other by becoming more empowered in their personal, professional, and relational lives. This group is for all women ...
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Hosted by Dawn Godfrey
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, ON K7L
**This group is currently on hold. A "here and now" process therapy group that provides an opportunity for members to support each other by becoming more empowered in their personal, professional, and relational lives. This group is for all women ...
The Teen Skills Group series consists of 4 different workshops geared specifically towards teens ages 12-18 on the topics of understanding emotions, coping skills, and healthy relationships. The material is based on the concepts of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. They are ...
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Hosted by Kyla Balderson - Wellness Within
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, ON K7L
The Teen Skills Group series consists of 4 different workshops geared specifically towards teens ages 12-18 on the topics of understanding emotions, coping skills, and healthy relationships. The material is based on the concepts of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. They are ...
Available to facilitate the Seeking Safety group (Phase 1 treatment group for PTSD and addictions) or for clinician training.
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Hosted by Paula Bell, Reg'd Psychotherapist/ social worker
Registered Social Worker, MACP, RP, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, ON K7L
Available to facilitate the Seeking Safety group (Phase 1 treatment group for PTSD and addictions) or for clinician training.
This is a webinar for spring cleaning your mental health. Just like we tidy our physical spaces around the spring time, its important to declutter our minds and nurture our mental well-being as well! Join me April 19th at noon ...
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Hosted by Ashley Hughes | Anxiety | Depression | Self Esteem
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, ON K7L
This is a webinar for spring cleaning your mental health. Just like we tidy our physical spaces around the spring time, its important to declutter our minds and nurture our mental well-being as well! Join me April 19th at noon ...
Private DBT based groups designed for small number of participants beginning in February 2022.
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Hosted by Paula Bell, Reg'd Psychotherapist/ social worker
Registered Social Worker, MACP, RP, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, ON K7L
Private DBT based groups designed for small number of participants beginning in February 2022.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in K7L?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, postal code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average about $90 to $100. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your group therapy sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for group therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.